SOUTH AFRICA · SALARY IN RANDS

Helpers--Roofers

What the work involves, the skills employers want, and how to get started in South Africa.

  • Roofer Helper

What do Helpers--Roofers do?

Helpers--Roofers assist skilled roofers in the installation, repair, and maintenance of roofs. They perform a variety of tasks that support the roofing team, including loading and unloading materials, cleaning work areas, and setting up tools and equipment. These workers typically carry out manual labor duties, such as removing old roofing materials, applying new roofing products like shingles or tiles, and ensuring that job sites are safe and organized. Helpers--Roofers often climb ladders or scaffolding to assist in lifting materials to higher levels and may also work on steep or sloped roofs. This role provides valuable on-the-job training for individuals aspiring to become skilled roofers themselves, as they learn about different roofing materials, safety practices, and construction techniques through direct experience on the job. Physical stamina, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety are essential attributes for success in this field.

What the work actually is

  • Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight.
  • Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials.
  • Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.
  • Clean work areas and equipment.
  • Maintain tools and equipment.

Skills employers expect

Skills

  • Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Abilities

  • Trunk Strength The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
  • Gross Body Equilibrium The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
  • Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Multilimb Coordination The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Knowledge

  • Building and Construction Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
  • Administration and Management Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Customer and Personal Service Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Public Safety and Security Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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How people get into it

Education of new hires

High school diploma or equivalent or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
Less than high school diploma
Post-doctoral training

A normal week

  • Getting Information
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Tools used on the job

Technology

  • Analytical or scientific software Energy cost evaluation software · Exele TopView · Humidity and vapor drive calculation software · Roofing Calculator
  • Data base user interface and query software Insight Direct ServiceCEO · Roof Pro Estimate Software Roof Pro · RoofLogic · Wintac Pro
  • Computer aided design CAD software AppliCad Roof Wizard · DigiTools Roof CAD · Ziatek RoofDraw
  • Project management software Maintenance record software

Tools

  • Hoists A-frame hoists · Hydraulic hoists · Mechanical hoists
  • Hip and ridge Hand spudders · Roof rippers · Roofing spades
  • Roofing mop Bitumen mops · Drying mops · Roofing mops
  • Blow torch Blow torches · Roofing seamers
  • Utility knives Knives · Roofing knives

Who it suits

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

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Questions people ask

How much do Helpers--Roofers earn in South Africa?

Helpers--Roofers salaries in South Africa vary by experience, province and employer.

What do Helpers--Roofers do?

Check to ensure that completed roofs are watertight, Sweep and clean roofs to prepare them for the application of new roofing materials and Locate worn or torn areas in roofs.

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